FirstRand takes 20% stake in fintech Optasia
Coinciding with the IPO of Optasia – one of the world’s largest AI-powered fintech platforms providing financial access to people in emerging markets - FirstRand says it is acquiring 20,1% of the firm. “FirstRand believes that this investment in Optasia represents an...
How to combat disinformation attacks
By 2028, enterprise spending on battling misinformation and disinformation will surpass $30-billion - cannibalising 10% of marketing and cybersecurity budgets to combat a multifront threat, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors...
AU endorses efforts to change the world map
The African Union (AU) has endorsed a campaign to use a map that represents Africa more accurately than the traditional Mercator map that is mostly used today. The currently-used map was drawn up in the 16th century by catographer Gerardus Mercator, and inaccurately...
AI and it’s role in empowering Africans
AI alone isn’t transformative. Real change happens when empowered people can access, trust, learn and adopt AI technology. By Francine Katsoudas, executive vice-president and chief people, policy and purpose officer at Cisco The most profound convergence of human...
Looking to unite Africa’s innovators
Young Entrepreneurs South Africa (YESA) is set to host the first G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit (G20 YEA) 2025 in South Africa from 18 to 22 September at the Sandton Convention Centre. The summit will bring together over 600 delegates from all G20 countries...
AI supercharges insider threats
Insider threats have overtaken external attacks as the top security concern among organisations – with AI accelerating the shift, according to new research from Exabeam. The company’s latest report - From Human to Hybrid: How AI and the Analytics Gap Are Fueling...
Webb discovers a new moon orbiting Uranus
Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has identified a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus, expanding the planet’s known satellite family to 29. The detection was made during a Webb observation on 2 February...
EchoLink and the rise of zero-click AI exploits
Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point have uncovered a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot - dubbed EchoLink - which allows attackers to extract sensitive corporate data without any user interaction. The exploit, which has since been patched...
INX-ZA future-proofs Internet connectivity in SA
INX-ZA, the Internet exchange point division of the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA), has appointed Nokia to modernise its exchange infrastructure to offer new 400GE and expanded 100GE services to its customers across the country. As a result, it says,...
GReAT uncovers new Trojan GodRAT
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered GodRAT - a new Remote Access Trojan distributed via malicious screensaver files disguised as financial documents and that were delivered through Skype messenger up until March 2025 - and subsequently...
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Your rights and obligations under the Cybercrimes Act
Businesses in South Africa are required to notify authorities of certain offences, although they are also empowered to rely on certain legislation to protect and enforce their rights against criminals. By Karl Blom, partner, Mieke Vlok, senior associate and Inge...
Regulatory programmes are more than compliance
Nothing gets the perfectly scripted eye-roll like the words “regulatory compliance” in a business environment. These regulated and government-mandated programmes are often seen as a burden—a tick-the-box exercise required to avoid hefty fines or, worse, the loss of...
Are your employees putting your network at risk?
The rapid acceleration of digital transformation, coupled with the widespread adoption of remote work and cloud technologies, has shifted the focus of cybercriminals towards a new target: employees. Employee credentials have become prized assets for exploitation,...
The Internet’s evolution in SA
Over the last decade, South Africa has witnessed a dramatic transformation in its digital landscape. By David Coleman, chief product officer at Frogfoot Networks The country has made significant strides, with mobile networks now reaching almost every corner of the...
Shed the constraints of the monthly close
Despite being separated by almost 600 years, modern-day accountants still share a common practice with Luca Pacioli. Like the father of accounting, today’s finance teams continue to work within the confines of the monthly close, a process that can still take up to 15...
How retailers should be preparing for Black Friday
Black Friday has evolved from being a single day to a month-long sales event that places considerable demand on South African retailers, their staff and their systems. By Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom In the run up to this period, here’s what you should be...
Dell Technologies Forum to showcase AI innovations
Dell Technologies Forum 2024 will bring together technology leaders and professionals on 7 November 2024 in Johannesburg, for an immersive experience focused on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI). Themed "Accelerating AI-Powered Innovation," this...
Pacific Rim report details operation with multiple interlinked adversaries
Sophos has released “Pacific Rim”, a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. The attackers used a...
BPO sector is SA’s fastest growing export
South Africa leads in CX outsourcing, with the US its fastest growing source market for global business services from South Africa, writes Clinton Cohen, CEO of iContact BPO. As South Africa continues to rank in the world’s top 3 offshore CX delivery locations, the...
Data privacy claims on the rise
Cyber claims have continued their upwards trend over the past year, driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents. By Michael Daum, Allianz Commercial global head of cyber claims, and Rishi Baviskar, Allianz Commercial global head of cyber risk...
Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Join one of South Africa's leading retail innovators, where technology meets customer experience. Our client is redefining the way customers shop — using cutting-edge digital platforms, data insights, and agile delivery to stay ahead of the curve. They're looking for...
Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager – Retail & FMCG | Strategic IT & Business Transformation - 12-24 month contract Our client is a dynamic, cash-based omni-channel retailer delivering fashion-value offerings across apparel, homeware, sportswear, financial services, and...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer
Are you a dynamiccIntermedidate developer with a passion for building robust, end-to-end software? We're looking for a motivated Intermedidate Full-Stack Developer to join our team, working across modern Java backend services and cutting-edge React frontends. This is...
Senior Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Senior Project Manager – Retail & FMCG | Strategic IT & Business Transformation - 12-24 month contract Our client is a dynamic, cash-based omni-channel retailer delivering fashion-value offerings across apparel, homeware, sportswear, financial services, and...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a dynamiccIntermedidate developer with a passion for building robust, end-to-end software? We're looking for a motivated Intermedidate Full-Stack Developer to join our team, working across modern Java backend services and cutting-edge React frontends. This is...
Full Stack Developer – 1564
?? We're Hiring: Full Stack Developer (Angular 20)Ready to build next-gen web apps with cutting-edge tech? ??Must-have skills:?? Angular 20, Typescript 5.8, HTML/CSS, Karma/Jasmine?? Java 21, PostgreSQL & Playwright testing?? Docker, GitHub, Jira, Confluence??...
Database Administrator
THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOUAre you a hands-on IT professional with a knack for keeping systems running smoothly and data secure? Join a dynamic team where your problem-solving skills and technical expertise will make a real impact. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage...
Full Stack Developer – 1564 – Gauteng Pretoria
?? We're Hiring: Full Stack Developer (Angular 20)Ready to build next-gen web apps with cutting-edge tech? ??Must-have skills:?? Angular 20, Typescript 5.8, HTML/CSS, Karma/Jasmine?? Java 21, PostgreSQL & Playwright testing?? Docker, GitHub, Jira, Confluence??...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria Region
THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOUAre you a hands-on IT professional with a knack for keeping systems running smoothly and data secure? Join a dynamic team where your problem-solving skills and technical expertise will make a real impact. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our international client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees (in SA) many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their...
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